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STORAGE
immediately prepare your' tilter for storage atthe end of the
season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more,
CAUTION: Never store the tiller with
gasoline In the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark, Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure°
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TILLER
. Clean entiretiller (See "CLEANING" in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual)°
, Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-
placementinstructions inthe Service and Adjustments
section of this manual),
• Lubricate as shown in the Customer ResponsibilitLes
section of this manual,
. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened, Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage
and wear, Replace if necessary,
• Touch up all rustedor chipped paint surfaces; sand
Ught_ybefore painting,
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING
ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF
ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE
THE FUELSYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty,
• Never useengine or carburetor cleaner products inthe
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,
• Use fresh fuel next season,
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-
age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container, Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
notdrain the gastank and carburetor'if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil.
(See "ENGINE" inthe Customer Responsibilities section of
this manual),
CYLINDERS
• Remove spark plug,
, Pour I ounce (29ml) of oil through spark plug hole into
cylinder.
- Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil,
• Replace with new spark plug,
OTHER
• E)onot store gasolinefrom one season toanother,
• Replace your gasoline can ifyour can startsto rust.
Rust and/ord_rtin yourgasoline will cause problems_
• if possible, store your unit indoorsand cover itto give
protection from dust and dirt,
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture, Do not use plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe which allows condensation toform and
willcause your unit to rusL
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.
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